Why to travel? 26 reasons from A to Z to take a trip (or at least to get out of the house)

No doubt there are millions of reasons why to travel. In case you are looking for one more, I built a little dictionary from A to Z why you should start planning your next holiday right away – or at least step out of the house.

A for Adventures

How many new experiences will you get if you just lie on your couch all day long? Not many, not even if another amazing reality TV show would be just about to start. Travelling to a new place is always an adventure, and you don’t necessarily have to go too far from your living room to find one.

B for Beaches

Of course, sandy beaches are a great reason to travel, especially when living in a big city that you secretly call a concrete jungle. A relaxing beach holiday, or just a sunny afternoon at a nearby beach in your hometown, will empty your mind of all worries.

C for Couchsurfing

Are you already familiar with Couchsurfing? If not, I can warmly recommend you to try it out! Free accommodation is only one of the many benefits of Couchsurfing – you’ll get to meet new people, learn about new cultures and expand your perspective. In addition, Couchsurfing hosts are often happy to show their guests around, so in the best scenario, you’ll get a free guide on top. By staying with a local, you will learn things you can’t read from travel guides and see places you’d never find on your own.

D for Dark hours

Have you ever noticed how different the whole world, even the most familiar places, look after dark? Sometimes you just have to stay up a little later to realise the dark beauty around you. I remember falling in love with Vilnius at dark. Taking a moonlight walk on the beautiful streets of Vilnius felt like having two different holidays for the price of one.

E for Events

There is an endless number of events worth travelling for, like Christmas markets, festivals, (rock) concerts, medieval fairs, museum nights, sports events, carnivals and so much more. Just pick the most interesting one and go!

Did you know that you don’t even have to travel all the way to Brazil for Carnival celebration? Europe has its own carnivals as well, Germany is a great example.

I for Igloo hotel

Have you heard about the Igloo hotel we have here in Finland? Spending a night in an igloo is very likely something you can’t experience in your own country. You might also see the northern lights, which is another fantastic reason for you to travel to Finland.

J for Jealousy

Are you annoyed to see how your neighbour is again having a vacation in some cool destination? Do you often find yourself nestling at the corner of your couch, complaining how you never experience anything as fancy as them? Pull yourself together, just book the damn trip! It’s your turn to give your neighbour something to be jealous for!

K for Kids

You’ve never taken your children, grandchildren or sister’s children for a holiday? Not even to a nearby animal garden or amusement park? Do it now; you might enjoy yourself!

L for Last minute deals

I just love the digital age we’re living in! Why? Because the internet is full of websites listing the best last minute offers for travel. Nowadays you could even book a trip when sitting on a toilet, how amazing (or weird) is that?

M for Museums

Do not say you’re not a museum person. I thought so too until I spent a day as a tourist in my own hometown and visited Rauma Maritime Museum. Yep, you could travel the world for museums, or just visit the nearest one you’ve never been to. You might get surprised!

N for Nature

Again, you don’t necessarily need to travel far to let your mind rest a bit and have a holiday kind of feeling. Just step out of the house and hit the nature. Whether it’s the nearby park, beach, forest, mountain or archipelago, enjoy the benefits of nature and fresh air around you.

P for Picnics

Whether you’re taking a trip near or far, a picnic is always a way to go. Who said eating out should be expensive? Grab a blanket, make some sandwiches to go, get a bottle of wine and spend a day in a park with friends.

R for Restaurants

Don’t fancy the idea of a picnic in a park? Then just find a nice little restaurant and explore the local flavours of your travel destination. After all, travelling is all about gaining new experiences, including new dishes and flavours.

S for Sightseeing

Seeing new places is the main reason why people love travelling, and there are plenty of different ways to do it. When visiting Copenhagen, we took a boat tour, and we loved it!

T for Tan

Yep, the sun is a very common reason to travel, especially among us Finns (we don’t get too much sun here in Finland, as you might now). How to prove to your friends you’ve been on a super sunny holiday? After coming back home, you can show off your beautiful, tanned skin.

U for Understanding the Unknown

Nothing educates and broadens the mind like travelling. By travelling, you will learn languages, about cultural differences, history, tolerance, adaptation and so much more. Just throw yourself into the unknown.

V for Views

When going for a vacation, or even taking that hike in the nearby nature, don’t forget your camera. You will want to capture the amazing views for admiring and remembering your trip when you aren’t able to travel.

W for Weather

Is it too cold? Too hot? Too rainy? Too dry? Is the weather too unpredictable? How about booking a holiday in a destination where the weather is exactly as you like.

Y for Youth

You’re young, so travel while you still can. Who knows, maybe in a few years time your life has changed so much you won’t be able to do that anymore. Young people often get to travel cheaper as well, for example by staying at youth hostels. Also, InterRail tickets are a lot more affordable for youngsters. The older you get, the more you pay… Sad, but true.

Z for Zero travels

What? Have you never ever stepped over the borders of your home country? Do it now before it’s too late!

How would you build your dictionary for reasons to travel? Don’t worry; you don’t have to make up the full list, just share a few examples of your best reasons why to travel on the comment section below.

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